Before the shabby altar of the Portiuncula he had perceived the banner of poverty, sacrifice, and love, he would carry it to the assault of every fortress of sin; under its shadow, a true knight of Christ, he would marshal all the valiant warriors of a spiritual strife.
FOOTNOTES: [1] 3 Soc., 26.
[2] 3 Soc., 10.
[3] This crucifix is preserved in the sacristy of Santa Chiara, whither the sisters carried it when they left St.Damian.
[4] _Opuscula B.Francisci, Oratio I._ [5] 3 Soc., 13; 2 Cel., 1, 6; Bon., 12; 15; 16.
[6] 3 Soc., 14.
[7] This incident is found in the narrative of 1 Cel., 8: _Ibi ex more venditis_.
[8] 1 Cel., 8; 3 Soc., 16; Bon.16.Foligno is a three hours' walk from Assisi.
[9] 1 Cel., 9; 3 Soc., 16; Bon., 6.Cf.

A.SS., p.

567.
[10] 1 Cel., 10; 3 Soc., 16; Bon., 17, A.SS.; p.

568.
[11] 1 Cel., 11.
[12] 1 Cel., 12; 3 Soc., 17; Bon., 18.
[13] 1 Cel., 13; 3 Soc., 18.
[14] 1 Cel., 13.

It is possible that at this epoch he had received the lesser order, and that thus he might be subject to the jurisdiction of the Church.
[15] 3 Soc., 18 and 19; 1 Cel., 14; Bon., 19.
[16] From 1204 until after the death of St.Francis the episcopal throne of Assisi was occupied by Guido II.